This unit is appropriate for Year 8 or Year 9 students and is made up of 12 lessons, an assessment preparation lesson, and an assessment lesson. Extracts range from Mary Shelley’s diaries to diary entries from NASA astronauts. Lessons and activity focus on the following reading skills: Understanding a variety of 19th 20th and 21st century non-fiction and fiction texts focusing on different types of travel Understanding the positive and negative parts of texts Understanding different forms of travel writing – diaries, journals, blogs, information leaflets, fiction, articles Understanding the difference between the author / journalist and the subject within the text, and the difference between their opinions and the reason for their crafting Analysing writers’ language and craft Writing analytical paragraphs Selecting and using effective quotations Comparing main ideas and writers’ use of language Comparing the authors in the text, their positionality and contexts Understanding how writers adapt their craft to the interests of their intended audience and purpose Lessons and activities focus on the following writing skills: Structuring information leaflets and blogs / articles Using content, language and tone to appeal to a desired reader There are two reading outcomes that can be marked ahead of the assessment, and two writing outcomes. The assessment focuses on reading and comparison skills.

12 Cambridge IGCSE-style essay questions for ‘I’m the King of the Castle’, both whole text and extract based.

Four extracts and reading comprehension worksheets based on texts about the natural world: By Oak, Ash and Thorn by Melissa Harrison The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd The Wild Robot by Peter Brown By Rowan and Yew by Melissa Harrison Suitable for Year 4-6, and maybe Year 7 to build comprehension skills and an enjoyment of reading. Can be used to expand out into a wider topic unit based on the natural world, or as cover work or even as the basis for a standalone reading assessment.

High level example essay response (handwritten in timed conditions with plan and all the crossings out) in response to the AQA-style question, “Explore how far Shakespeare presents Banquo as a moral character”. Resource includes the question, extract from A1S3, handwritten plan and essay, suggested activities for teachers using the resource in class and suggested activities for students using the resource as a homework / independent task. Essay written by a teacher in timed conditions so models a high level response.

Two lessons focusing on a short lesson from “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie” exploring the use of symbols and their impact on our interpretation of character and plot predictions. Included: visually engaging powerpoint slides, x 3 homework activities, extract, lesson resources and assessment question.

A set of 16 lesson slides focusing on six short, accessible Romantic poems as an introductory poetry unit suitable for Year 7-8. The SOW includes: 16 lessons, with structured powerpoints for all lessons Resources for all lessons included in the powerpoints A suggestion at the start of each powerpoint about how to deliver the lesson and adapt it up / down depending on the ability of your class Lessons on context A gradual building up to students analysing poems and writing analytical response independently A focus on key ideas in the poems, poetic techniques, the Romantic context and comparison A booklet including all of the poems Included in the poetry booklet: simple homework tasks suggestions A final assessment task The SOW does not include a separate planning document with an overview of all lessons. Learning objectives are framed as questions for almost all lessons, and a variety of tasks are included to support adaptive teaching and inclusion of all students. Poems include: A Birthday - Rossetti Hope is a Thing With Feathers - Dickinson Lucy - Wordsworth Sonnet 43 - Browning Pleasure in the Pathless Wood - Byron The Moon… - Dickinson Daffodils - Wordsworth (included for optional independent study / stretch but no lesson included) A Poison Tree - Blake (included for optional independent study / stretch but no lesson included) The poems are suitably simple as to enable access and enjoyment on a surface level, but also complex enough to challenge the interpretive thinking of more able students, particularly when making the connection to the Romantic context.

A fully-resourced poetry SOW appropriate for Year 8 / 9 with good links to the KS4 Power and Conflict anthology. Five poets are included: Rabindranath Tagore Usha Kishore Debjani Chatterjee Grace Nichols Sujata Bhatt A great way to introduce the contribution of global majority (British) poets and communities have contributed to the shaping of poetry and British society. Lessons focus on approaching and exploring different aspects of the poems, and each poetry lesson is accompanied by a lesson focusing on the autobiographical, cultural, social or historical context of the poet / poem. The poems follow a sense of chronology from the early 20th century, WW1, Windrush, post-war migration and modern British identity into the latter part of the 20th century and early 21st century. All poems are included in an anthology document and a skeleton SOW is included to be adapted to your departmental pro-forma, or added to as you teach within your specific context. Full powerpoints included, essay questions, structured planning lessons, further reading recommendations and some suggested homework tasks. The SOW covers 18 lessons. This is Part A of a two-half term SOW. Part B focuses on using a further set of poems as a stimuli for transactional writing.

A fully-resourced poetry SOW appropriate for Year 8 / 9 with good links to the KS4 Power and Conflict anthology. Six poets are included: Rupi Kaur Benjamin Zephaniah John Agard Dorothea Smartt Saddiq Dzukogi Imtiaz Dharker An accessible and emotive anthology of poems used to stimulate debate, discussion and empathy on related transactional writing topics. Lessons focus on approaching and exploring different aspects of the poems, and then using the themes introduced in the poem to explore wider societal topics as a basis of a series of transactional letter writing activities. Writing foci include writing to persuade, considering specific audiences, effective structure, using sophisticated vocabulary. The poems explore womanhood, integration, prejudice, definitions of nationhood, homelessness, bereavement, religion and spirituality. All poems are included in an anthology document and a skeleton SOW is included to be adapted to your departmental pro-forma, or added to as you teach within your specific context. Full powerpoints included, writing tasks, structured planning lessons, further reading recommendations and some suggested homework tasks. The SOW covers 21 lessons. This is Part A of a two-half term SOW. Part B focuses on using a further set of poems as a stimuli for transactional writing.

A KS3 Greek Myths SOW designed for majority EAL students, so has a significant grammar focus. It takes students through word classes up to developing different sentence forms for descriptive and narrative writing. It also includes specific foci on writing structure, characterisation and descriptive techniques, culminating in a narrative writing assessment. The SOW is engaging and integrates grammar with literature in an exciting way. It includes drama, group work, research projects, kinaesthetic activities and extended writing suitable for KS3 students. This SOW includes: - x 14 lessons, including an assessment and review - Worksheets with clear instructions for group work lessons - Resources and activities - Written lesson plans for each lesson - A diagnostic grammar test This SOW does not include: - Extracts of Greek myths Page numbers and extracts referred to in the SOW are from Geraldine McCaughrean’s ‘Greek Myths’ (New Windmill version, 1997) Please note: the assessment and review use the old KS3 AF grid.

Full essay title: Reread from ‘JIM: (looks at her a moment)’ to ‘he’ll come back’ – pp.69-70. How does Miller make this such a dramatic and revealing moment in the play? A high level, teacher-written essay and essay plan focusing on Larry as a dramatic device. Has been used successfully with middle and higher ability students for: Reading, collecting and discussing interpretations Modeling high level essay writing Transforming the essay into a character profile/ themes grid Debate and developing multiple interpretations General plot and content revision An introduction to reading essays as literary criticism in preparation for KS4

Scheme of work and resources for the teaching of ‘Skellig’ to Year 7. Writing and reading assessment and planning questions included - descriptive passage, “The Day You Met Your Hero” and analytical literary response on the use of religion in the text. A focus throughout on grammar and spelling rules. The full download includes: Skeleton lesson plans - easily adapted to your department pro forma Powerpoint slides Accompanying lesson resources Spelling lists (at the start of powerpoints)

A high level, teacher-written essay and essay plan focusing on Larry as a dramatic device. Has been used successfully with middle and higher ability students for: Reading, collecting and discussing interpretations Modeling high level essay writing Transforming the essay into a character profile/ themes grid Debate and developing multiple interpretations General plot and content revision An introduction to reading essays as literary criticism in preparation for KS4

Visual-rich slides exploring the symbolic meaning of the interior and exterior settings of ‘I’m the King of the Castle’ and their significance to Kingshaw and Hooper: Hangwood Leydell Castle the shed the tractor field Includes key quotations and space for annotations, and additional discussion notes.

A series of essay-writing tips for GCSE revision focusing on Macbeth . Useful as a revision guide for higher ability students, or as a CPD resource for teachers to improve teaching and learning around essay writing. Covers: Planning Language analysis Exam timings High level essay phrasing Thesis statements Example questions and plans for essay-writing practice Model essay paragraphs focusing on structural analysis Model introductions Selecting points for an argument Dramatic devices

In this unit students will be developing the key concepts and processes through learning about how Conan Doyle’s original ‘Sherlock Holmes’ stories have been adapted for a variety of moving image, including the 2009 film version starring Robert Downey Jr. and the 1984 television version with Jeremy Brett. Students will develop their understanding of features of the detective genre and detective hero, and their understanding of the author’s craft by analysing the writing of an author from the literary heritage. Students will be required to complete a descriptive, ‘what happened next’ writing task, which will assess their written skills in three areas: Writing imaginative and thoughtful texts Using paragraphs Using interesting vocabulary The unit will also implicitly develop their understanding of relating texts to their social, cultural and historical traditions. The unit aligns itself with GCSE English Language units in Creative Writing and English Literature, 19th century texts. All resources included: Skeleton SOW - easily adapted for your school pro formas Skeleton lesson plans - easily adapted for your department’s pro formas Basic powerpoints Extracts Video clips Relevant images Selected Sherlock Holmes short stories (pdf) Homework sheet Creative writing assessment and planning sheet Worksheets

Aims of Unit: Pupils will understand how the different devices used in effective speeches help speakers to achieve their intended purpose. Students will explore a range of different historical and current figures and topics including war, non-violent protest, human rights, colonisation and oppression, emancipation of women, terrorism and free speech. They will consider aspects of equality, empathy and explore and express different emotions in their performances. Pupils will be working in partners and groups throughout lessons and learn to debate and disagree respectfully. Extracts of speeches from historical and literary characters: • Queen Elizabeth I • Gandhi • Earl Spencer • Barack Obama • Harvey Milk • Henry V • Sam Gamgee • Desdemona • King George V • Ted Kramer • Sojourner Truth The unit includes: A skeleton medium term plan - easily adaptable to your school pro forma A skeleton scheme of work with lesson by lesson plans - easily adaptable to your department pro forma All extracts Model written outcomes Content grid of everything included in the SOW Assessment suggestions Multiple choice questions for each week Relevant worksheets and planning sheets

High band unseen poetry response to Kevin Halligan’s ‘The Coackroach’. Includes a version of the essay with prompt questions to deconstruct and annotate the key skills demonstrated. Great as an independent resource for high level students, or a visualiser / whole class resource for other groups.

High level unseen poetry essay on A Different History. Great for annotating and deconstructing for essay technique and revision.

Six activity worksheets to stretch and challenge students to approach a reading of Macbeth from a feminist perspective. Perfect for more able students who have a good understanding of the text and want to go beyond a straightforward reading and get their teeth into something a little more interesting. These worksheets don’t provide students with an in depth explanation of feminist literary theory or even the standard contextual information about women in Jacobean England / 11th century Scotland, but guide students to focus on extracts, characters and stagecraft that focus on the female characters and their experiences, and therefore provide more interesting interpretations of the text. How to use these worksheets As independent study activities, homework or revision tasks once students have a confident knowledge of the text. As prompts for group / whole class discussions supported by the teacher. As prompts for text / extract annotation. To prepare for the essay questions included. As a planning prompt to transform into more structured lesson resources (e.g. powerpoints) for teacher delivery.

A fun French translation booklet with six extracts to translate from French to be used as starters / homework tasks appropriate for GCSE / AS Level students. Extracts are taken from authentic French children’s books, encyclopedias, magazines and bandes dessinés with engaging visuals to put a little bit of fun, and ‘real life’ French into your students’ lives. Translations and accepted translations given at the back of the booklet for self-checking or teacher marking.

A skills builder booklet appropriate for KS3 students using a short extract from Zora Neale Thurston’s ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’ to explore analytical skills (comprehension, language analysis, characterisation, structure). A great extract for exploring use of the vernacular (American South), and empowered female characters.